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THE MEDIAL TIBIAL SYNDROME

Exercies Ischaemia in the Medial Fascial Compartment of the Leg



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Abstract

1. Exercise ischaemia in athletes with chronic pain over the postero-medial border of the tibia is described.

2. Fasciotomy of the compartment of the deep flexor muscles as a treatment of "shin splints" is recommended.

3. In eleven patients the symptoms were completely relieved and the athletes were able to start effective training within four weeks.

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